October 19, 2012 — Today NOAA announces a proposal to allow vessels to fish for spiny dogfish in an inshore portion of Georges Bank during specified times of year and using specific fishing gears and not be subject to Northeast multispecies regulations, such as the requirement to use a multispecies days-at-sea.
Specifically the proposal would allow vessels to fish for spiny dogfish with gillnet and longline gear from June through December, and handline gear from June through August.
For a copy of the proposed rule and associated environmental assessment, click here. Comments on this proposal will be accepted through 5 p.m. November 5, 2012.